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Reproductive rights regulated, tested in Ohio Republican bills, as Dems continue attempts to protect
Ohio lawmakers are preparing new abortion legislation in 2026, with Republicans seeking restrictions and Democrats pushing to align state law with voters’ approval of reproductive rights in the Ohio Constitution.
One Big Beautiful Bill Act complicates state health care affordability efforts
As states move to cap health care spending, hospitals warn Medicaid cuts and rising uninsured rates could drive higher prices, setting up legal and political battles over affordability.
Incoming health care changes mean more overall struggles for Ohioans, advocates say
Health care advocates and researchers say the new year will be a challenging one for Ohioans with federal changes to…
Ohio U.S. Sen. Jon Husted wants to “freeze” ACA insurance subsidies
As ACA subsidies near expiration, Sen. Jon Husted proposes freezing spending — a move that would increase costs or reduce coverage for low-income Ohioans while leaving millions at risk of losing affordable insurance.
Report: Trump law is even harder on poor Ohioans than people might think
A Policy Matters Ohio review finds Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill gives huge tax cuts to the wealthy while imposing deep Medicaid and SNAP reductions that could strip aid from hundreds of thousands of Ohio families.
Operators of Ohio homes for people with mental illness face challenges with compassion
Ohio’s adult group home operators face deep financial strain as federal cuts and rising needs challenge their ability to care for residents with severe mental illness, prompting renewed advocacy and state updates on crisis services.
New child care program will improve outcomes, Ohio economists say
A majority of Ohio economists say Gov. DeWine’s new Child Care Cred Program could boost children’s long-term outcomes, though some cite low funding and warn that work requirements would hinder access.
Staff cuts finalized at Ohio Planned Parenthood system, includes clinic closure
Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio has finalized 17 staff cuts and will close its Franklinton clinic in 2025 after major federal and Medicaid funding losses, marking the second workforce reduction this year.
Anti-abortion groups, lawmakers push feds for more permanent ‘defunding’ of Planned Parenthood
Anti-abortion groups and GOP officials are pursuing new efforts to strip Planned Parenthood of federal funding and 340B drug discounts, moves that have already closed clinics and reduced access to basic health care nationwide.
Jon Husted’s record at odds with new tone on ACA subsidies
Republican Sen. Jon Husted is trying to reinvent himself on health care just as more than half a million Ohioans brace for steep premium hikes that health-policy analysts warn were made more likely by the very policies he has long supported.
Ohio health insurance to get much more costly without action to renew federal credits
With enhanced ACA tax credits expiring, Ohioans face steep premium increases and a potential surge in uninsured residents as rising medical costs and Medicaid cuts strain access to care.
Ohio food pantries see record demand in food crisis
As President Donald Trump continues to defy court orders to fund SNAP during the government shutdown, Ohio’s food pantries are reaching a breaking point. Nonprofits report record demand and dwindling supplies as millions of residents lose their federal food assistance.
Future of Ohio’s federal energy assistance unclear as government shutdown wears on
As freezing weather grips Ohio, the Trump administration’s shutdown has put federal heating assistance in jeopardy. The state is keeping its crisis program open with leftover funds, but advocates warn they could soon run dry — leaving hundreds of thousands of vulnerable families at risk of losing heat as winter begins.
Democrats who back reproductive rights win key races
Voters across multiple states supported Democrats who back abortion rights in Tuesday’s elections, including historic wins by Abigail Spanberger in Virginia and Mikie Sherrill in New Jersey. Pennsylvania voters also retained three Democratic justices likely to hear future abortion cases, underscoring the continued importance of reproductive rights at the ballot box.
Greater Ohio Planned Parenthood affiliate plans further staff cuts due to Medicaid losses
Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio will cut up to 15 staff positions amid steep declines in patients and funding tied to federal restrictions on Medicaid reimbursements. The organization says the loss of Medicaid support is forcing painful reductions that will limit access to critical preventive health care for thousands of Ohioans.
Ohio Planned Parenthoods officially signal fight against state Medicaid’s termination proposal
Planned Parenthood facilities in Ohio have notified the Ohio Department of Medicaid they will fight against the state’s proposal to…
Ohio families hit with soaring health costs under Jon Husted’s failed health care agenda
Premiums are set to climb 83% statewide — the direct result of policies Husted championed that stripped protections and funding from the Affordable Care Act. More than 100,000 Ohioans could lose coverage next year.
Ohio Republicans want Dems to choose between food and health care
As nearly 1.5 million low-income Ohioans face the loss of food assistance in the coming days, two statewide Republicans appear…
Ohio Planned Parenthood affiliates challenge Ohio Department of Medicaid’s ban from Medicaid
Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio and Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio Region are challenging the Ohio Department of Medicaid’s decision to…
